As the COP21 climate change conference in Paris enters its second and final week, businesses and government leaders are increasing their calls for a climate deal and initiating new programs to limit global warming. Here are some of the recent announcements: The Compact of States and Regions, a reporting mechanism … Read more »

In a move to integrate green building and information technology to improve building efficiency, productivity and health, the World Green Building Council and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) have teamed up. The two organizations — representing the environmental interests of the building and construction sectors and the global information technology … Read more »

Here’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders. Global e-Sustainability Initiative: The global sustainability partnership has announced its 2015 board of directors. Luis Neves (pictured), Deutsche Telecom, was elected chairman, Chris Lloyd, Verizon, was elected vice-chair, and Danilo Riva, ETNO, was elected treasurer. ET Environmental: The … Read more »